Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Gordon Vets, Musselburgh; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Musselburgh is seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse. The role includes providing post-operative care, preparing patients for surgery, and ensuring infection control. Candidates should be at least 2 years qualified and committed to excellent patient care. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a CPD allowance and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Commitment to delivering excellent patient care.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative patient care and day hospitalisation.
• Prepare and monitor patients for general anaesthetic and sedation.
• Assist in surgical preparation and perform laboratory duties.
• Ensure infection control and maintain equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Anaesthetic preparation

Surgical preparation

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse certification

Job description

Overview

We’re currently looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us at our Penicuik branch on a part-time permanent basis.

Want to know more about us? Our practice is well equipped with digital x-rays, dental x-rays and ultrasound. We offer laparoscopic spays and orthopaedic surgeries at our main surgery in Musselburgh. Client and patient care are our main focus and we do that by offering a friendly and supportive environment to work in. We are a nurse training practice and have the tools in place to develop our nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Patient care post op and day hospitalisation
• General anaesthetic and sedation preparation and monitoring
• Surgical prep of operation rooms and patients
• Laboratory duties
• Infection control
• Care and maintenance of equipment
• Nurse consultations

About You

We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who values teamwork and is committed to delivering excellent patient care. Due to this being a sole nurse role we are looking ideally looking for you to be a minimum of 2 years qualified.

Working Hours

This is a part-time permanent role working 27.5 hours per week. The shifts will be on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 8:30am-7:00pm in line with our work life balance ethos. You will also participate in the weekend rota (1:5 weekends, which will be based at Musselburgh).

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

• Work-life balance
• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays FTE
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Up to £32,000 per annum pro-rata